Invisible flying, biting, and itching bugs into everything in my home. What is this?

Asked Nov 1, 2009, 04:47 PM
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I need your help in reference to an invisible flying parasite of some kind in my home that is literally killing me by the minute. This invisible parasite is biting and itching me everywhere on the body but it doesn't leave any rashes, bumps, sores, or anything on the skin. However, they do attack the back of the hands and wrist causing constant itching, so much so that I have to use a doctor's prescription cream to relieve painful itching hands and to avoid scratching them. If I scratch the hands , it will leave permanent scarring. When these bugs fly into my face or other body parts, it feels like a web like formation of some kind but I also feel single bugs crawling into my nose and other places while causing irritation. They seem to embed themselves deep into things and even my skin where they build a nest, mostly the groin area and chest or hairy parts of the body. They are everywhere and into everything in my home even the walls, ceilings, freezer, oven, and seem to hide more in the closets, cabinets, and dark areas of the home, or places that are not frequented often. Also, if I occupy an area of the home for too long , they will start attacking me like crazy, like maybe to the point where my whole body feels like it's on fire, so if I don't complete this letter, you'll know why. When I'm out in public places, I can feel these bugs flying out of my clothes and sometimes they get into my mouth and I begin to cough and choke. I have tried everything known to man and woman to get rid of these pests but nothing ever works. Currently, I am using a hand held steamer to steam everything in order to keep the germs at bay and to keep these pests somewhat under control but still I feel them biting and itching too often. I have to steam my entire kitchen down every morning before cooking because the bugs are everywhere and into everything and they're biting and itching me all over. My friends and relatives don't want to come over to visit because they claim they have been bitten many times by these pests and they don't want these bugs to attack them and wind up in their homes as well. This bug is contagious and goes everywhere I go. This problem is worst than death itself, and when these bugs attack my legs and other areas , my body feels like it's on fire. It takes me one hour to take a shower because these bugs are embedded deep into my skin. I also feel fatigued and very tired all the time and sneeze a lot as a result of these pests. My electric bill is extremely high because I have to machine wash my clothes and dishes more often. What on earth is this flying bug and how do I get rid of it?. or better yet, is it possible?

I also make other opeople itch when I am near them. At the beginning of this I almost got sectioned as the doctor thought I was seeing things but thankfully the pyschiatrist he sent me to (in a locked ambulance) asked me why I had been sent there and did I have the taxi fare to get home! He also said he would be putting a complaint in against the doctor and suggested I did too but thats another story. I believe this started with a tiny gnat or similar that flew into my eye and I never managed to get out, or after buying a second hand suede coat from a shop that supports animal charities. A few hours after wearing it I had a large angry red circle on one elbow. This only lasted a few hours but my elbow is still not as it was before.
Because of the incident with the doctor I wouldnt dream of askin for help incase I end up almost sectioned again, in fact I dont tell anybody about it and go to great lengths to hide my discomfort. I have found Vicks also works for me, and have had some results with tea tree oil which i sprinkle on a damp cloth to wipe woodwork down. Its a constant battle to keep the home dust free but I do my best. I do get down at times but I only have to look at my daughter and I can feel the strength coming back to me. I have posted so that symptoms can be compared and so that you also know its a world wide problem, best wishes to you all.

I'm afraid my only suggestion to you would be another physician, as your symptoms seem to go beyond those caused by insects/environment. You may have some nerve tissue damage causing the "web feelings" and the skin sensitivity. If you ask the doctors about neuropathy they may not be so quick to assume psychological causes.

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I too am suffering from exposure to this organism...whatever it may be. I have found NO cure and hope that others will continue to post comments here in order to attain advice in combating this scourge.

The problem is that it does not seem to be one organism. Some have found that fungi and molds are causing their problems, others have mites, still others have allergies, and one guy sounds like he has sensitive skin and is getting poked in bed by a loose mattress thread.

I keep urging people to try to find out which problem they have. Start by setting out glue traps or water traps where the problem seems worst to see if you can catch any insect/arthropod pests. You may need a strong glass or microscope.

If you can't catch any bugs, you can get agar in petri dishes from a local university and set them out for 24 hours' exposure. Seal them and wait 10 days to see what grows.

If your environment gets a clean bill of health, see an allergist. Taking the petri dishes with you might point the Dr. in the right direction.

I too am suffering from exposure to this organism...whatever it may be. I have found NO cure and hope that others will continue to post comments here in order to attain advice in combating this scourge.

The problem is that it does not seem to be one organism. Some have found that fungi and molds are causing their problems, others have mites, still others have allergies, and one guy sounds like he has sensitive skin and is getting poked in bed by a loose mattress thread.

I keep urging people to try to find out which problem they have. Start by setting out glue traps or water traps where the problem seems worst to see if you can catch any insect/arthropod pests. You may need a strong glass or microscope.

If you can't catch any bugs, you can get agar in petri dishes from a local university and set them out for 24 hours' exposure. Seal them and wait 10 days to see what grows.

If your environment gets a clean bill of health, see an allergist. Taking the petri dishes with you might point the Dr. in the right direction.

Those little white oval things are the culprits here,

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